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Tackling Life

Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte
Success in sports mirrors success in life. The keys are to set goals, work hard, be motivated, overcome obstacles and push through disappointments. In Tackling Life, one of the greatest sports legends of all time teams up with one of the most renowned experts on emotional management to tackle life through the lessons of sports. Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte draw on their insatiable drive and passion, and immense experience to bring you a jam-packed, high-energy podcast that will inspire, motivate, and educate, and give you a blueprint for a happier, more successful life.
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Episodes

ENCORE: Monte Sanders Tackles Mind, Body and Spirit

Meet the man behind Ray's legendary workouts, Monte Sanders, a highly sought after celebrity fitness trainer and expert. Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at Ray's fitness regime. Monte, Ray, and Dr. Conte talk about not just fitness for the body, but also for the mind and spirit; focusing on all parts of your being is the only way to achieve balance. They talk about how to channel your physical self and make it into something spiritual. Find out what "pissed off for greatness" means, how to em...

Sep 04, 201755 min

EP 79: Fan Friday -- Reaching Greatness

Ray and Dr. Conte preview the Florida State v. Alabama game, and they answer a listener question from Matthew about what books have influenced their lives. Then Ray has specific advice on reaching greatness in response to questions he got from people he ran into at the Mayweather v. McGregor fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 01, 201727 min

Ep 78: The Keys to Changing Your Life

Ray and Dr. Conte do a debrief on the Mayweather v. McGregor fight and uses that as an analogy for overall performance in life. They cover everything from mastery to mindful eating and focusing on the present moment. It's a wide-ranging episode chock full of stories and useful nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 29, 201759 min

Ep 77: Fan Friday -- Tackling Peace

Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Casey with tips and techniques for calming down, maintaining a level head and control over yourself. And they answer a listener question from Dusean about how to find peace in your life. Finally, the guys have a unique preview of the Mayweather v. McGregor fight that you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 25, 201728 min

Ep 76: Tackling Transitions

Ray and Dr. Conte do a deep dive on life's transitions. "Preparation doesn't start the night before," says Ray. You have to set your ego aside and ask questions. They also talk about transitioning from moment to moment, and transitioning through pain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 21, 201746 min

Ep 75: Fan Friday -- Tackling the Goal of Life

Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Omar on the important difference between detours and distractions. They also answer a listener question from Isaac on how to move past negative experiences from the past. And they answer a listener question from Torrance on the goal of life. Don't miss Dr. Conte's profound answer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 18, 201723 min

Ep 74: Tackling Gossip

Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to lead people into deeper things instead of just talking about people, and how to live a deeper life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 201751 min

Ep 73: Fan Friday - Tackling Marriage

Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Jessica. She is separated from her husband because he's very angry. She and her kids don't want to be around him because all he does is yell at them. Ray has a deeply personal story from his own childhood in response. The guys also answer a listener question from George. He's going through a divorce and wants to know if a marriage ending is ever just one person's fault. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 11, 201724 min

Ep 72: Tackling Parenting

Hear Dr. Conte's four Cs of parenting and 10 ways to discipline your child. Ray talks about how he applies these principles to his own kids, and how to apply them to leadership in other contexts. Also, check out Dr. Conte's video on disciplining your children. https://youtu.be/cidE59kOjHU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 07, 201748 min

Ep 71: Fan Friday -- Tackling Fighting

Ray and Dr. Conte respond to a listener question from Chris. He asks how to deal with negative people at work. Ray has some interesting locker room stories that illustrate his "rule of life:" You won't get along with everybody, but you can work with anybody. They also answer a listener question from Jeff who says he's prone to fighting when he feels disrespected. Ray and Dr. Conte have some poignant advice on how to be strong enough to walk away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Aug 04, 201722 min

Ep 70: Tackling Momentum

Ray and Dr. Conte give their definition of momentum and talk about how you can achieve it and capitalize on it; how YOU can dictate the moment. Ray's got some great real life examples from football. They talk about the importance of discipline and routine in keeping your momentum going. And they talk about how you can rally others to change their momentum in all aspects of life, team sports, business, relationships, and organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

Jul 31, 201748 min

Ep 69: Tackling Leadership

Ray and Dr. Conte define leadership and illustrate how you can be the best leader you can be in all aspects of life, sports, family, business, etc. They talk about how to lead by example, take ownership of every action, when to confront and when to comfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 201746 min

Ep 68: Tackling Encouragement

Ray and Dr. Conte talk about the power of encouragement over criticism. Ray has a moving story from when the Ravens lost the AFC Championship to New England in 2011 that illustrates the point that a minute of encouragement after failure is worth more than an hour of praise after a success. Dr. Conte draws a specific distinction between self-esteem and self-efficacy and why both are important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 17, 201737 min

Ep 67: Understanding Your Power

"With great power comes great responsibility." Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can define and find your power - how to use the gifts you've been given to impact the world! They also talk about how to make sure you don't give up your power, and how to help your children establish their power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 10, 201755 min

ENCORE: Damon Dash Tackles the World of Business

Damon Dash takes a few minutes away from the set of his new movie, The List, to talk about how he conquered the music, fashion, movie and streaming industries; how he made the choice to not be involved in the streets and gang life. He also reveals his retirement plan and why he's such a big fan of the Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 03, 201748 min

Ep 66: Tackling Rivalry - Ravens v. Steelers

Ray and Dr. Conte talk rivalry, and Ray says what he really thought of Ben Rothlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 01, 201737 min

Ep 65: Tackling Gratitude

Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how you can be grateful for everything in your life, not just the good stuff, but also the obstacles and challenges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 201746 min

Ep 64: Tackling Weight Loss

As Dr. Conte embarks on a weight loss regimen, don't miss the wise advice Ray gives him. It applies to us all, in all aspects of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 23, 201733 min

Ep 63: Tackling Your Weaknesses

Ray and Dr. Conte start with a segment on fatherhood, the importance of expressing your love and approval to your kids, and to make sure you're the man your kids need you to be. Then they switch gears to a passionate segment on how to turn your weaknesses into strengths. Ray has a couple of captivating stories to illustrate the point: if you never find your weakness, you'll never find your strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 20, 20171 hr 6 min

Ep 62: Fan Friday - Tackling Jealousy

Ray and Dr. Conte answer a question from Kevin, a 17-year-old, about how to stay strong for himself and his sister during their parents' divorce. They also have advice on jealousy for Jim who says he can't handle the fact that his girlfriend has male friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 201722 min

Ep 61: Tackling Your Foundation

What really roots you in your life? Ray and Dr. Conte talk about how to find your foundation. The key is being accountable to yourself and to strive every day to get better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 12, 201759 min

Ep 60: Fan Friday- Tackling Bullying

Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question about how to keep your temper and not lash out. Ray talks about self-control and how to keep it in check. Dr. Conte talks about making sure you deal with emotions, rather than stuffing them down. The guys also answer an important listener question about school bullying. They both have poignant stories about bullying in their lives and they offer specific solutions for your child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 09, 201724 min

Ep 59: Tackling Conflict Resolution

Ray and Dr. Conte talk about why some people are prone to conflict and they have specific advice on how not to get sucked into other people's crises. Dr. Conte also offers specific steps on how to handle conflicts when they arise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 05, 201747 min

Ep 58: Fan Friday - Mangoes and Pecans

Ray and Dr. Conte answer a listener question from Brad. He asks what they would tell a player that doesn't believe in his coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 201739 min

Ep 57: Achieving Mastery

Ray and Dr. Conte have specific steps on how to master whatever you want to achieve in life. They talk about the value of consistent practice, and the value of chasing failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 31, 201743 min

Ep 56: Fan Friday - Tackling Tourette's

Ray and Dr. Conte address an email from Calum about living with Tourette's and the lessons from that experience that apply to all of us. They also take a call from Bradley that highlights the benefits of helping other people and how that actually ends up helping ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 201734 min

ENCORE: Secretary John Wetzel Tackles Criminal Justice Reform

As a follow-up to our two-part episode recorded in Graterford Maximum Security Prison, please enjoy this encore of our January episode where Ray and Dr. Conte were joined by the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, John E. Wetzel, who is widely recognized as one of the thought leaders in corrections today. They have a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation on criminal justice reform, the children of incarcerated parents, and the importance of hope. Learn more about your ad c...

May 22, 20171 hr

Ep 55: Tackling Redemption, Part 2

This is the conclusion of a special two-part edition of Tackling Life, recorded inside Pennsylvania’s Graterford Maximum Security Prison on April 27. Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte were joined by Secretary John Wetzel of the Pennsylvania prison system to run a group with 15 remarkable inmates convicted to life sentences. You’ll hear powerful and moving stories of incarceration, and transformational stories of redemption. It’s a one-of-a-kind, exclusive, intimate look at life behind bars and w...

May 15, 201758 min

Ep 54: Tackling Mothers Day

Dr. Conte honors the life of Michael Jackson, former Ravens Wide Receiver and a close friend of Ray who was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident Friday morning. Dr. Conte also gives his insights into their trip to Graterford Maximum Security Prison and previews part two which will publish on Monday. And he has a special message honoring mothers on this Mothers Day weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 13, 201722 min

Ep 53: Tackling Redemption, Part 1

This is a special edition of Tackling Life, recorded inside Pennsylvania’s Graterford Maximum Security Prison on April 27. Ray Lewis and Dr. Christian Conte were joined by Secretary John Wetzel of the Pennsylvania prison system to run a group with 15 remarkable inmates convicted to life sentences. You’ll hear powerful and moving stories of incarceration, and transformational stories of redemption. It’s a one-of-a-kind, exclusive, intimate look at life behind bars and what the inmates would say t...

May 08, 201751 min
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